MJP Conveyancing has completed its first TR1 transfer deed using Veyco QEST, marking a live deployment of qualified electronic signatures in everyday conveyancing practice.
Veyco has confirmed that the deed was signed remotely using a fully verified qualified electronic signature, with the transaction moving from onboarding through to execution without delay.
Identity verification and a structured audit trail were built into the process via Veyco’s LORE framework, and the completed TR1 has been delivered to the buyer’s solicitors for submission to HM Land Registry.
HM Land Registry has previously confirmed that it will accept qualified electronic signatures for certain property transactions.
While the regulatory position has been established for some time, many firms have been waiting to see how the technology performs in live matters before committing to wider use.
The completion of a live TR1 at MJP Conveyancing provides evidence that digital execution is moving beyond pilot schemes.
The firm said the combination of identity verification and controlled signing within a structured workflow allowed the deed to be executed securely without paper or witnessed signatures.
David Pett, director at MJP Conveyancing, said: “Acting for a seller post-exchange has traditionally carried a significant administrative burden, particularly around execution of the TR1.
“Using Veyco’s technology to procure the client’s electronic signature introduces a level of efficiency, auditability and risk mitigation that materially improves the completion process.
“It reduces friction, shortens transaction timelines and provides a secure, compliant framework for execution. For modern conveyancing practices, this is not simply convenience, it is operational evolution.”
The TR1 completion follows Veyco’s recent collaboration with Nationwide Building Society, which enabled the first use of electronic, unwitnessed mortgage deeds by a UK lender.
Together, the two transactions indicate that qualified electronic signatures are now being used in both transfer deeds and mortgage documentation in live cases.
Edd Prosser-Jones, director at Veyco, added: “These are exciting times for conveyancing. Completing a live TR1 using Veyco QEST shows that Qualified Electronic Signatures are now fully operational in real transactions, not just pilots.
“We’re seeing firms move from cautious adoption to confident implementation. When identity assurance and controlled execution sit within one structured workflow, the result is faster completions, reduced risk and a stronger client experience.
“This is where modern conveyancing is heading.”
The latest transaction adds to the gradual shift away from paper-based execution in the property sector. With regulatory clarity in place and live matters now demonstrating practical application, qualified electronic signatures appear set to become part of day-to-day conveyancing operations for firms willing to adapt their processes.
